Team Member Information

Cecil Whiteside

Team Number:

14

Birth Date:

12/31/1969

Height:

6'3"

Weight:

229lbs.

Position:

Linebacker

More Info
Cecil Whiteside is a freshman this season on the Cal Bear’s football team. In 2010, Whiteside was greyshirted which restricted him from the practice field as well. In January of 2011, Cecil Whiteside enrolled at UC Berkeley and was able to join in on spring training with the Cal Bear’s football team.

At his Newport Harbor High School, Cecil Whiteside was rated as a four-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals (high four stars), Scout and Tom Lemming (four stars plus). Rivals and Scout also ranked Cecil Whiteside as the nation’s No. 4 linebacker. After being named a SuperPrep All-American and earning a spot in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Whiteside went on to earn Best in West honors as a senior. With countless achievements under his belt, Cecil Whiteside wanted to continue his success into the college level.

Luckily for UC Berkeley, Cecil Whiteside decided to bring his amazing defensive skills to the Cal Bear’s football team. Join the Cal Golden Bears this season as they take on their rivals in the Pac-12 conference. Buy your Cal Bear’s football tickets today!